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The Restaurant Was Right Next to the Pool - Review of Beleza...by the beach

I had a week between my old and new job and we took advantage of it by taking a quick break to Goa. It was the off-season and our first time to Goa during this season. Simply said, it was beautiful.

And to top the cherry, we were glad we chose Beleza to host us. When we reached Goa, we had a vehicle from the hotel to pick us up. We wanted to pick a few things before we went to the resort and the driver was very helpful taking us to the right places. The check-in process was smooth and fast. It was like they were waiting for us to arrive. We were travelling with our year-old daughter and the staff took good care of her right from the time we arrived.

Our room was on the ground floor and was facing the extremely clean and well maintained pool. The best thing about the room was that it was HUGE.. It was not cluttered at all with enough space for my baby to enjoy her vacation. The bathroom was clean and big.. They had clean towels waiting for us.

After a quick wash, we were starved. The restaurant was right next to the pool. The restaurant staff was very courteous. They even prepared special food that would suit my baby. Our food was also exceptional. The chefs are truly very experienced.

The beach is an extension of the crowded Colva beach.. but the area in front of the resort was almost private. We hardly saw anyone on "our" side of the beach. The resort has a nice looking beach-facing bar. Unfortunately, given the off season, it was closed when we went. I plan to go back there during the season once to enjoy a drink at this bar. :)

The resort has a good shower/change area right at the entrance of the beach so you don't carry the beach sand to your room..

Things we liked about the resort:- The staff is very friendly and helpful. Though they don't rent out scooters themselves, they arranged a scooter to be delivered at the hotel for us to rent.- The pool is very well maintained even in the off season.- The restaurant staff is very helpful. We had to check-out early morning and were concerned about our little daughter's breakfast. When we discussed this with the staff the previous day, they said they'd try arrange something for us. The next day, the restaurant staff packed breakfast for her and delivered it to our room about 45 mins before they actually open their breakfast buffet.. They had freshly baked muffins and steaming hot idlis for our angel.- The bar is well stocked.. I enjoyed every Long Island Ice tea the bartender prepared for me. :)

The dislikes:- Actually none. :) The staff did everything to ensure we had a happy holiday.

To the management of Beleza - whatever itis that you are doing to keep your staff motivated is working. They've been amazing people to stay with. Keep it up!

Cheers..

Room Tip: I suggest the rooms facing the pool since the other side has no views as such..

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Stayed July 2012, traveled with family

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Ask TaPri about Beleza...by the beach

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Beleza was very nice hotel and very much worth of money. We enjoyed very much relaxed atmosphere of a small place and closeness of the sea. Food was good in the hotel. Contents of some items in menu may be supring - for example Greek Salat had found a very different form. Also the same food was different on different days, probably depending on the cook. Only coffee was terrible, and I would recommend to invest on coffee machine. In the breakfast the coffee was slowly boiling on electrical heater and the taste was quite bitter. The pool is big enough and quiet. The way to the beach is nice and takes only five minutes even with kids, and Colva is about 20 minutes to the left. For participation on the beach maintenance we however give a big minus for Beleza. After nice beach bar two rubbish areas are visible and there is rubbish all the way to the water. Also on the sealine same old bottles, baskets, etc rubbish were there during our all stay. Just were you want to park your small children. There are actually quite many children in Beleza, which was nice for us. But for that reason, we would welcome a children chair in the restaurant, some play things in the pool, and some more concern about safety - for example the pool overflow covers were in bad condition. The staff was friendly and made us feel at home. Even though the first impression was not that good: The pick-up car was quite old without AC or seat belts; we were requested to sign some hotel rooms; payment was requested in advance and smell of common areas was bad. The sizeable common areas were actually a very nice suprise to us. It allowed us in the evening to put kids into the bed and enjoy the time in the common area. The breakfast was quite normal for a small place, apart from coffee machine, a functioning toaster would be needed and better supply of cheese and jughurt. The fight for scarce jughurt supply was fierce in the mornings. Cleaning was good even though some thing were not quite accurate, like: bad linen was changed only after we asked after five days, some days the water bottle were not there, minibar was not filled in etc. The quests of the hotel were from many nationalities.

Room Tip: Downstairs for C to F block

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Stayed November 2012, traveled with family

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B3Goa, Guest Relations Manager at Beleza...by the beach, responded to this review,
November 20, 2012

Dear MatkaajaJouni

Thank you for choosing to stay at Beleza...by the beach. You feedback is very valuable to us and thank you for clearly bringing to our notice the areas where we can improve.

We look forward to seeing you again soon at our resort.

Best regards,

Beleza...by the beach, Goa

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Very nice hotel located outside Colvy Beach (15 minutes by walk). In front of the sea (500 meters). Cleanliness is perfect, hotel staff is very friendly.The bed quality is perfect, the room on the first floor located on the pool side are huge with a nice bathroom.Breakfast is very good for European people. Food for dinner is also very goodPool is hudge and quietOne point was not in line with my expectation is the massage. It was very hard and not friendly as I like it.We had a special discount via Booking, but the service and everything was in line with the hotel stars level

Room Tip: First floor pool side are the best one for me

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Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple

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Ask Christophe F about Beleza...by the beach

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I stayed in Beleza in October.. it was a great experience. Quiet and peaceful place. The betalbatim beach which is right next to the hotel is also very beautiful and is not very crowded so we had a nice time,

The only negative point here was when we were in the pool in the evening and the pool cleaner told us to come out immediatey as he had to put chlorine. He was very rude and did not wait for 15 min. also saying his shift his getting over and he had to go. Rest the food was nice. Good for family vacation especially if you are a big group.

Stayed October 2012, traveled with family

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Ask Tulikaanandini about Beleza...by the beach

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Hi, we stayed here in mid october for a day/night. Resort though small is beautiful, rooms are spacious, very clean, tastefully decorated. Proximity to the beach is huge plus. They have shower, washrooms ( with hand soap!) right on the beach, but yet secluded and private. They have a guard on duty near the beach where you can leave your extra stuff. Beach is the best ever that we have visited. Our 2 kids enjoyed the stay and never wanted to leave. Restaurant is beautifully located near a well maintained pool. Food was little greasy, breakfast was good. Another plus point is the pricing. I highly recommend this resort for anyone who wants to experience luxury, comfort, and clean, pristine goan beach with budget in mind.

Stayed October 2012, traveled with family

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Ask SeethaRao about Beleza...by the beach

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We were 2 families travelling together (4 adults + 2 Kids). We were given a 2 storied villa with 3 rooms (each with attached toilet/bathroom), 2 family rooms and a kitchen (with refrigerator, cooking top etc). It was unbelievably spacious. Counting sofas in both the family rooms, I guess a villa can accommodate 10 people (2 adults and 1 kid in each of the 3 rooms, 2 kids/adults in each of the family rooms). We did not use the kitchen so can't mention how well equipped it is etc but it looked spacious. The rooms are spacious and adequately furnished. We did not use the in-room service much so can't talk about it.

The swimming pool is pretty good. The spa and gym is located near the swimming pool. the ladies in our group signed up for massage and were pretty happy with the service.

The restaurant served good food. Infact, we tasted the best goan fish and prawn curry in this place after trying it out at a couple of other restaurants outside. The service was a tad slow but the quality of the food made us forget those delays. In fact, we thought that they prepared the food with great care and that's why it might have taken them a tad more time to prepare it :-). The breakfast had an average spread and I guess this is one area of further improvement.

The beach is one of the best in south goa with pristine white sand and very less crowd. The government life guard station is very nearby. They advised us regarding the areas to avoid and the areas for safe swimming.

The location is a bit more in the interior so you would need a vehicle for convenience. I like the resort to be a tad away from tall buildings and city traffic so I loved the location. As we had a cab at our disposal all along, there wasn't any inconvenience.

So, in all, a great place to have a relaxed vacation. Two areas where improvement is needed - one, the reception could be more welcoming (in our case, I felt we weren't received with enough warmth) and the breakfast spread needs to be more.

Stayed October 2012, traveled with family

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B3Goa, Guest Relations Manager at Beleza...by the beach, responded to this review,
October 30, 2012

Dear NatureLoverIN

I am delighted that your trip to Goa was comfortable and up to your expectations. Your feedback on where we can make improvements is very valuable to us and we will take note of the same for your future stays with us .

With kind regards and looking forward to seeing you soon,

Beleza ... by the beach, Goa

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A medium sized hotel situated close to a quiet beach reached via a short private track. The hotel is a little remote but there are always taxis on hand to get around. The sandy beach is clean and gently sloping for safe swimming (lifeguard on duty). At the time of writing (mid Oct 12) the hotel's beach shack had not gained its licence for the season, but it will soon be a great spot to watch the sunset with a cold drink. The hotel pool is well maintained and pleasant, with spa, gym, and games room adjacent.The rooms are located in two storey blocks facing the pool, four rooms in each block with either a deck or balcony.The rooms themselves are spacious,clean and well furnished with all the usual amenities.Service in the hotel was sometimes a bit slack,but housekeeping was good.Breakfast and other meals served in the restaurant near the pool were well cooked, tasty and nicely served, albeit the menu is not extensive. Other restaurants nearby can be reached on foot or by the ever waiting taxis.Overall a pleasant, safe hotel to stay for a relaxing time by the beach in Goa.

Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple

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Ask pandc2801 about Beleza...by the beach

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Beleza is a 30 room boutique resort, uniquely built in a villa style. There are 10 villas at the resort, with each villa consisting of 3 rooms, 2 common lounges, outdoor patio overlooking the swimming pool, a terrace as well as and a room for domestic help. The villas are most enjoyable for friends, families and teams/groups who are travelling together, as the common spaces of the villa provide ample opportunities for informal interactions and hanging out together. The villa concept, giving a feeling of living in a ‘home away from home’, is a first of its kind in Goa . Our beach resort is spread over 5 acres of open expanse, with our scenic pathway from within the premises of the resort connecting guests to the pristine, white sands of Colva beach. It is conveniently located close to the Colva Promenade (shopping area) as well as a distance covered in 25 minutes from the airport. All rooms are air-conditioned with an attached bathroom, LCD TV with satellite connection, tea/ coffee maker and DVD player. 2 rooms in each villa have a balcony. Guests can choose from a wide selection of movies from our video library free of charge. Tentacao – our world-cuisine restaurant, is an all-day dining restaurant and bar set by the pool side. Nazare – our beach shack and bar, is a beautiful spot to view the sunset and sip sun downers and light snacks. The swimming pool at Beleza is of a good size for serious swimmers, with a section carved out for children. The deck around it is comfortably designed for sun-bathers and well shaded for others to laze and enjoy their afternoon siesta. Espaco Divino – Our Spa facility – offers a range of relaxing massages and steam room service. The Gym is equipped with quality equipment for those fitness freaks who would like to visit. Yoga classes can be organised upon request. Our conference room is picturesquely set overlooking the swimming pool, and it can seat up to 35 people. We provide the projector, flip chart, paper and pencil. Tea/ coffee service and lunch and dinner buffets can be provided as per the requirement. We also have a garden area and a play area with swings for children, as well as a direct access (pathway) to the beach. Special dinners and other group events can be organised at the beachfront (depending upon the weather) or at the lawns. The option of al fresco dining is also available.Our world cuisine restaurant Tentacao is open from 11 AM - 10:30 PM everyday.Our beach shack Nazare is open for the season for coffee, muffins, drinks and light bites....more less

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